Knee joint: structure & explanation of the knee joint

Knee joint diseases and injuries in orthopedics

The knee joint is a hinge joint. It is the articulated connection between the thigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia) and kneecap (patella). The fibrocartilaginous menisci, which are fused to the joint capsule, are located between the joint heads of the upper and lower leg bones. The knee joint allows the leg to be bent and extended and, in the bent position, also to rotate slightly inwards or outwards. At the same time, the healthy knee joint carries the body weight and supports the distribution of pressure.

Diseases and injuries of the knee joint often result not only in pain and swelling, but also in restricted mobility. Without targeted treatment, a defect in the knee joint can lead to secondary damage.

At the Orthopaedic Center Munich East (OZMO), we offer you optimal care for knee joint diseases and injuries by our specialized orthopaedic specialists. Make an appointment for an examination even in the case of minor complaints or let our orthopedists support you with advice and action in the case of special stress, for example as a competitive athlete.

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Table of Contents:

Diseases and injuries of the knee joint

Symptoms of injuries and diseases of the knee

Diagnostics for complaints of the knee joint
Treatment for knee joint diseases
Promote healthy knee joint through professional care at OZMO.

Diseases and injuries of the knee joint

The knee joint is complex due to its tasks for physical mobility. Accordingly, diseases and injuries of the knee joint have a serious impact on our everyday life. Susceptible to injuries and diseases of the knee joint are the anatomical structures of cruciate, external and internal ligaments, the meniscus and the joint itself.

Knee joint diseases are often caused by injuries due to trauma, but also by signs of wear and tear, which are particularly noticeable in the case of incorrect and excessive strain. Fast and targeted treatment of the knee joint is crucial for the further course of the disease, since an insufficiently healed injury or disease of the knee joint can cause long-term sequelae such as osteoarthritis of the knee or cartilage damage.

Common knee joint disorders and injuries include:

Knee Osteoarthritis
Cruciate ligament rupture
Meniscus damage
Dislocation / slipping of the kneecap
Fractures of the bones connected with the knee
Damage to the joint capsule of the knee
Malpositions of the legs (bow legs, knock knees)

Symptoms of injuries and diseases of the knee

Knee problems can have a variety of causes, which is why symptoms also show up very differently. However, swelling, redness and heating of the area around the knee joint, pain during movement or at rest, impaired mobility or malpositioning due to a restraining posture, and instability in the joint frequently occur. Bruising can also occur after accidents. Pain can be one of the symptoms as an acute consequence of injury, but it can also be gradual to a chronic occurrence.

The quality of the pain, the specific pain position, and the intensity of the pain provide clues to possible causes. For example, they tend to be more sharp in the case of meniscus damage, while wear-related knee conditions tend to cause a dull ache in the knee joint.

If you have knee joint complaints, you should make an appointment with a specialist orthopedist as soon as possible to find the cause with targeted diagnostics and initiate appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.

Diagnostics for complaints of the knee joint

The diagnosis of knee joint diseases and injuries begins with a detailed medical history and a physical examination, which includes visual aspects as well as palpable changes in the knee joint for the specialist. The orthopedic specialist also performs special movement tests that provide information about potential damage and causes of pain, swelling and other symptoms.

As imaging procedures, an X-ray examination, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT) may be helpful in determining specific damage and its location in the knee joint. In the case of special questions and unclear causes, a joint endoscopy (arthroscopy), a joint puncture (examination of the synovial fluid) or blood tests may also be considered in order to investigate a suspected knee joint disease such as gout or rheumatism.

At Orthopädie Zentrum München Ost (OZMO), you will find the right partner from the diagnostic stage onwards with our three specialists in orthopedics. In most cases, our Priv. Doz. Dr. med. habil. Johannes Schauwecker as a specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery and as a knee specialist Your personal contact and treating physician for diseases and injuries of the knee joint. Our well-equipped practice allows us to perform even complex examinations ourselves and to diagnose your knee joint disease quickly and reliably. Of course, this is followed by a consultation on the optimal treatment and competent support during therapy and the healing process.

Treatment for knee joint diseases

The right treatment for the knee joint depends on the cause of the discomfort, which is determined during diagnostics. Thus, in the case of pain, drug therapies against the pain situation or potential inflammation can be useful, which not only reduce the discomfort, but also avoid a new burden of incorrect and relieving postures. If malpositions per se are the cause, orthopedic aids such as insoles and orthopedic shoes, but also splints and bandages can be useful. Chronic diseases such as gout and rheumatism also often require the accompaniment of medication.

In addition, physiotherapy can be helpful, for example, to build up the leg muscles or to correct harmful movement patterns. If changes are present in the knee joint, arthroscopy or other surgery may be the appropriate treatment. After diagnosing the knee joint, your orthopedic specialist is guaranteed to find the appropriate therapy to relieve discomfort and treat knee joint disease.

If you are a competitive athlete who puts a lot of stress on the knee joint, we will be happy to advise you on protective options and beneficial therapies. If you need a competent second opinion on your knee joint disease and optimal treatments, we are of course also at your disposal.

Promote healthy knee joint through professional care at OZMO.

If you notice symptoms of knee joint disorders and injuries, you should make an appointment with your orthopedic specialist promptly. At the Orthopaedic Center Munich East (OZMO), we are happy to provide you with advice and support to ensure that you are always in the best hands, from diagnosis to completion of treatment.

We welcome you to our well-equipped practice with our three specialists in orthopedic conditions and an accomplished practice team. Make your appointment today at the Orthopaedic Center Munich East (OZMO) for the best possible treatment of complaints and diseases of the knee joint.

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